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The Chicago Cubs edged the San Diego Padres 3–2 at Wrigley Field on June 29, a low-scoring contest that fell well short of the Vegas total of 11.5 runs. The Cubs managed just 10 hits with a modest .736 OPS but converted their opportunities efficiently, driving in all three runs while striking out nine times. San Diego out-hit Chicago 11–10 and posted a superior ERA of 3.89 compared to the Cubs' 4.21, yet the Padres' anemic .663 OPS and inability to capitalize in clutch situations proved costly; they managed only two RBIs despite 11 hits. The Cubs' pitching staff struck out seven while allowing just two earned runs, and the home team committed no errors in a defensively clean performance. This defensive efficiency and situational hitting advantage proved decisive in a game where both offenses sputtered. The Padres' failure to convert their hitting advantage into runs underscores a concerning trend of offensive inconsistency that could compound if their lineup continues to struggle with runners in scoring position.